IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBAP exam

Question #: 66
Topic #: 4

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You are the business analyst for your organization. Gary and Janet, two key stakeholders in the project, are in disagreement over a requirement for the type of software to be installed on the server your solution calls for.

What must happen in this instance before formal approval can be offered?

AThe conflict will need to be resolved through research, resolution, or through a third-party mediation.

BGary and Janet will need to determine who has seniority in the company to determine which requirement takes precedence.

CThe conflict will need to be removed from the solution scope until Gary and Janet come to a solution.

DThe business analyst will need to make a decision on which requirement is most appropriate.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Terrilyn at Feb 27, 2023, 01:01 PM

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Malcolm

4 months ago

D is risky, the analyst shouldn't decide for them.

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Dianne

5 months ago

Surprised they can't just agree on something already.

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Ronna

5 months ago

Definitely not C, that just delays everything!

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Corrina

5 months ago

I think they should just figure out who’s in charge.

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Horace

5 months ago

A third-party mediation sounds like the best way to handle this.

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Vivan

5 months ago

I wonder if removing the conflict from the scope, like in option C, is really a viable solution. It seems like it could just delay things further.

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Bernardine

5 months ago

This situation reminds me of a practice question where we had to manage conflicting requirements. I think we decided that mediation was key, which aligns with option A.

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Rana

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like determining seniority, as mentioned in option B, could lead to more issues down the line.

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Jess

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of resolving conflicts among stakeholders before moving forward. I think option A makes the most sense.

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Ashleigh

6 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about the typical production environment setup for BPM Suite.

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Brock

6 months ago

Hmm, this looks straightforward. I'll need to think through the different virtual interface options and determine which one is required to use the AWS Direct Connect connection.

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Cecilia

6 months ago

I'm feeling a bit uncertain about whether the lack of public input really subverts the process. It seems like efficiency might be a valid reason, but I remember practice questions stressing the importance of public participation.

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Frederica

6 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The bank isn't directly involved in the boycott, so I believe option A is the correct answer.

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Annamae

11 months ago

Ah, the classic 'battle of the stakeholders.' I wonder if offering them both a really big cookie would help smooth things over.

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Stefanie

10 months ago

A) The conflict will need to be resolved through research, resolution, or through a third-party mediation.

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Cherry

10 months ago

B) Gary and Janet will need to determine who has seniority in the company to determine which requirement takes precedence.

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Denny

10 months ago

A) The conflict will need to be resolved through research, resolution, or through a third-party mediation.

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Paulina

10 months ago

A) The conflict will need to be resolved through research, resolution, or through a third-party mediation.

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Mariann

10 months ago

B) Gary and Janet will need to determine who has seniority in the company to determine which requirement takes precedence.

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Brigette

10 months ago

A) The conflict will need to be resolved through research, resolution, or through a third-party mediation.

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Amber

10 months ago

B) Gary and Janet will need to determine who has seniority in the company to determine which requirement takes precedence.

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Larae

11 months ago

A) The conflict will need to be resolved through research, resolution, or through a third-party mediation.

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Mollie

11 months ago

Is there a 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' option? Seems like the easiest way to settle this disagreement.

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Stephen

11 months ago

I wouldn't want to be the one making the decision here. That's a tough spot for the business analyst. Hopefully they can get the stakeholders to compromise.

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Thora

11 months ago

I believe the business analyst should make the final decision based on what is best for the project.

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Felice

11 months ago

A resolution process is definitely needed here. Mediation seems like the best way to get Gary and Janet on the same page without escalating the conflict.

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